
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (31 Rentals)
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612 South Studios

Highland Terrace Communities

Morningside Gardens Apartments

Summit Towers

The Dandridge

First Creek at Austin

Barclay House Apartments

Knox High Apartments

Siegel Select Knoxville

2449 Woodbine Ave, Unit #2

The Adelade

Highland Avenue Apartments
Old City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old City Studio Apartments | $1,758 | $800 | $3,002 |
Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $780 | $4,579 |
Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $899 | $6,430 |
Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $1,049 | $6,037 |
Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $999 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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16th Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $994 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Peerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
Commons at Knoxville | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $1,140 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,224 |
Barclay House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Siegel Select Knoxville | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN
As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $1.69 price per square foot LUXURY TOWNHOMES Model at Foggy Bottom Flats in the in the East Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the Skyline Model at The Henley starting at $1,794 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Foggy Bottom Flats | LUXURY TOWNHOMES | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.69 |
The Henley | Skyline | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 | 401 E Scott Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
2449 Woodbine Ave, Unit #2 | 2449 Woodbine Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Davy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
16th Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Barclay House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld City, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Old City Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old City is at Highland Terrace Communities listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old City Apartment is $780 at 16th Place Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old City is starting from $1,080 at 16th Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Old City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Old City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commons at Knoxville and starts from $1,140.
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